Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 989 Dumb As A Pig

“There’s turmoil in the underground forces? What on earth happened?” After hearing the news from her assistant, Caroline bolted upright, her languid demeanor now replaced by solemnity.

She was well-acquainted with the underworld forces of Nebula City, having long suspected some sort of connection between the king of the underworld, Flynn, and Alex.

She recalled how Nebula City was practically turned upside down when Alex’s son vanished. The various factions had banded together to scour the city for the boy, with the underworld dispatching their full force, effectively putting the city under lockdown.

This time, Caroline wasn’t sure what could have stirred up such a hornet’s nest. Yet, she had an inkling that the slumbering tiger was about to roar, and someone was going to feel its wrath.

“It appears Alex’s secretary, a woman named Jessica Saffin, has been abducted,” Caroline’s assistant said before pausing. He wasn’t sure if he should continue.

annoyed by her assistant’s hesitation, shot the latter

to

this, Caroline’s countenance darkened at an alarming pace,

idiot, Aiden, do

billion with his wits alone and whom she trusted to keep her safe. Now, it

Caroline barked out an order, “Call that idiot Aiden! Tell him to release Jessica immediately and apologize to Alex

assistant, although bewildered by Caroline’s urgency, complied. Shuddering, he went out to get his phone and dialed

once, twice, thrice, but there was still no response.

phone is switched off. I can’t reach him…” The assistant gulped, fearing

out at him.

frustration. Flopping back into her chair, she massaged her temples before dismissing her

If this brainless pawn is destined to be discarded, so be it. However, it’s such